Rotary International asks us to Unite for Good through our Focus Areas
This month Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary by supporting literacy in our community. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park and on Zoom.
Teresa Miller, Executive Director of Valley Partners will speaking this week and discussing the success of the recent Golf Outing Event which they hosted to help support our Operation Warm.
Does your Committee have a message they need to get out, an event they want to promote or something for the Clatter? Please email our Communication Commit at communication@YoungstownRotary.com
Rotarians get a special 10% discount to the The Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour; October 9 and 10, 2026. Just enter the discount code ROTARY10 at checkout. Get tIckets
This week’s menu Stuffed Chicken, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Vegetables, Vegetarian Options, Fall Salad
Rotary Last Week
Youngstown Rotarian Ana Torres took the members on a review of the July-August tour to Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Jack Kravitz and Stacia Erdos were also there to share their impressions with the general group. They started in beautiful Victoria Falls, where some of the group took their first helicopter ride!! They visited a sanctuary for elephants and rhinos. The favorite stop was to visit the Rose of Charity Orphans. Our local Rotary donated items like jackets and soccer balls. The visit was only supposed to be an hour but they stayed longer. Rotarian Jack Kravitz asked if there was anything they could use. He was told a sewing machine -so everyone chipped in a bought one so they could make bags and other things to sell in the gift shop. The safari part of the trip happened in Hwange National Park where the group got up close and personal with giraffes, elephants, crocodiles, birds and lions. They enjoyed star-watching even catching a look at the Southern Cross. They ate wildebeest and warthog. The extension ended with a four day stay in Cape Town where they saw the cell of Nelson Mandela, who was imprisoned for 27 years. The next tour is to Croatia and Slovenia in April and there are still spots available.
- By Gerri Jenkins
On Sunday, October 4th, Rotarians from District 6650 joined together and marched in the annual nonviolence week peace parade. A big thank you to all the Youngstown Rotarians who came out, held banners, chanted and made the event memorable for all involved. Ohio Nonviolence week has a host of incredible events this week, including Live Music, and some incredible speakers. For more information: Ohio Nonviolence Week Events
In honor of World Polio Day on October 24, Rotary District 6650 is joining forces with Rotary Clubs nationwide to raise funds for End Polio Now through a delicious and meaningful fundraiser!
How can you participate?
💰 Purchase donuts for $22 per assorted dozen and help us reach our goal of 100% club participation. Orders can be placed with Barb for pick up or through our online store (members only)
📦 Members are encouraged to buy at least one assorted dozen donuts to enjoy, resell, or donate to local causes.
💜 Don’t want the calories? You can still donate by sending a check to “Rotary Club of Youngstown” at 201 East Commerce St. Ste. 450. Youngstown, OH, 44503, or via the online store .
The Purple Pinkie Donut Project, launched in 2018, has raised over $4.7 million to eradicate polio. We are proud to continue this impactful tradition in Ohio, with a goal of 100% participation in 2026!
Join the fight to make polio history!
SAVE THE DATE
Freedom First Keith Lamar Jazz Concert, October 9, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown.
Operation Pollination Quarterly Meeting October 20, 10:00 a.m. EST, live via Zoom. Advance registration is required.
Little Free Library Appreciation Luncheon, October 21 2026 at Wick Pavilion, 12pm - 1pm
Pints Vs Polio, October 22nd, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Penguin City Brewing, 460 E. Federal St, Youngstown, OH
African Queen Monarch
The African Queen is another name for the monarch butterfly which inhabits the continent of Africa. Both the North American Monarch and the African Monarch are known as the poison butterfly, as the poisonous Milkweed plant is their central diet, making them inedible for birds and other predators. While their colouring is similar, the North American Monarch's wings have more of a distinctive stripe and overall they are a larger size. African Queen's make a much smaller migration during their life cycle, with the warmer climates limiting the needs to roam. Both butterflies are important pollinators, and awareness of the importance Milkweed has on Monarch butterflies is a lesson that is now being applied globally.
THIS WEEK IN ROTARY HISTORY
September 24, 1956: A major change was made in the Student Loan Fund; Rotary Club of Youngstown members approved a Resolution changing the scope, purpose and even the name to the Student Aid Fund.
